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1226_xl_AC09265.jpgimageStrapless evening dress 'Black Swan'This strapless evening dress 'Cygne Noir' from 'La Ligne Milieu du Siecle', consisting of a bodice and skirt of silk satin and velvet, designed by Christian Dior, textiles supplied by Bianchini-Férier, Paris, 1949-1950. Evening dress consisting of a bodice and skirt of black silk satin, silk and velvet. [Evening bodice] Skirt is full and flared. It is trimmed with a large black velvet bow on one hip. There is an attached petticoat of black silk and stiffened net. The skirt fastens with an inner and an outer zip. [Evening skirt] Fitted bodice and strapless with a black velvet trim along the top. It is boned and fastens at the back with hooks and eyes.Christian DiorChristian Dior19051957
1949DressLength: 22.5 cm, Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.5 cm, Depth: 3.4 cmSilk satin, silk, net and velvetBianchini-Férier (Silk velvet and faille)Ligne Milieu du SiècleHaute couture, Autumn / Winter 1949 -1950Paris, FranceWorn and given by Baroness Antoinette de Ginsbourg. This imposing gown is from Dior's sixth collection. He wrote of this time, 'A golden age seemed to have come again. War had passed out of sight and there were no other wars on the horizon. What did the weight of my sumptuous materials, my heavy velvets and brocades, matter? When hearts were light, mere fabrics could not weight the body down.'Dior Archives, Paris, The house photograph shows the dress modelled with full-length black satin evening gloves, necklace, brooch and earrings. The caption reads: CHRISTIAN DIOR. Automn Hiver 1949-50. Mode MILIEU DU SIECLE.
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